Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

"Party. With family."

2018 1h 35m EN

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 56

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Colin has rented a stately country home for his extended family’s New Year celebrations. He’s the centre of attention until his estranged brother David unexpectedly arrives, throwing the family dynamic far off orbit.

“Party. With family.”

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Cast

Neil Maskell
Colin Burstead
Sam Riley
David Burstead
Sura Dohnke
Val Burstead
Bill Paterson
Gordon Burstead
Doon Mackichan
Sandy Burstead
Charles Dance
Uncle Bertie
Hayley Squires
Gini
Mark Monero
Warren

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ben Wheatley
Writers: Ben Wheatley
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ben Wheatley, shot by Laurie Rose. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Clint Mansell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ben Wheatley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Neil Maskell and Sam Riley and Sura Dohnke carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Party. With family.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8122018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ben Wheatley directs. Laurie Rose behind the camera. Clint Mansell scores. Ben Wheatley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Directed by Ben Wheatley, shot by Laurie Rose. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Clint Mansell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ben Wheatley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Neil Maskell and Sam Riley and Sura Dohnke carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Party. With family.".
7IMDB entry: tt8122018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Laurie Rose
Original score: Clint Mansell
Editing: Ben Wheatley
Production design: Alexandra Slade
Makeup / hair: Emma Scott
Sound: Martin Pavey
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018)

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SWITCH.2019-06-03
★ 8/10
This odd mix of family, friends, plus ones and exes provides an entertaining - if not uncomfortable - film. By its conclusion, you’re bound to be exhausted by the whole experience, yet simultaneously fixated by the car-crash unfolding in slow motion before you. ‘Happy New Year, Colin Burstead’ has more secrets and infighting than an episode of ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’, so sit back and watch the drama unfold. - Charlie David Page Read Charlie's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-happy-new-year-colin-burstead-a-toxic-family-car-crash Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.

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